Hybrid tension question

[Roland G]

If I typically use a full poly are 46 but want to try a hybrid with the same poly and a multi cross, what tension should I use for both strings in order to retain similar levels of power, control and spin while softening up the stringbed a little?

 

[ONgame]

poly 46
multi 50-51

 

[CopolyX]

Details? What are the strings and what are the gauges first, From there you will get a stiffness number from each string. With that data and your personal preference you should be able to chose a good tension value(s).

 

[Roland G]

poly 46
multi 50-51

So poly are same tension and multi crosses 4-5lbs higher. Got it, thanks

 

[Roland G]

Details? What are the strings and what are the gauges first, From there you will get a stiffness number from each string. With that data and your personal preference you should be able to chose a good tension value(s).

Thanks. Volkl Cyclone 17g

 

[Doc Hollidae]

I typically string multi or syn gut crosses 2-4 lbs lower than the poly mains. The reason being multi and syn guts hold their tension better. When tension starts to drop, the differential grows larger when you string your crosses higher. Also, in my experience, when I string multis/syn guts higher than the poly mains, I don't get the same amount of pocketing I would get with full poly or when I string my crosses 2-4 lbs lower.

 

[CopolyX]

Thanks. Volkl Cyclone 17g

Remember I am not a dentist....now for the details on the multi you want to use....????

 

[Roland G]

Sorry. Mantis Comfort Synthetic

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[SpinToWin]

Well you won't get similar levels of spin no matter what you do. It's a entirely different string job, try it at 46/50 lbs and move from there on for the second stringjob depending on what you experience while testing the first setup.

 

[CopolyX]

Yep, SpinToWin is spot on. But really, you have so many options to try. First suggestion, copoly to copoly hybrid. How about Volkl Cyclone (17 or even 16) in the mains, then Volkl Cyclone Tour (17) in the crosses...one, the string bed will soften up and long as you are smart about you tension. You should not lose much at all in the performance department and you may even pick up some. But keep the changes logical, creative and in steps of / changes of one! Record your results.
From my experience, if I had a sync gut or multi into the string bed with a copoly, I prefer the copoly to be a round string. Because the copoly is the domain string, the round will create less havoc on the others (sync/multi).
If you go with a sync, I find you have to crank the tension up a bit to miniumize string movement, power..pulling it the some control...yet still keeps the string bed soft. For syncs, if you go that route. I recommend a good mono filament sync.
make it fun.....I know you will nail it...

 

[Roland G]

Yep, SpinToWin is spot on. But really, you have so many options to try. First suggestion, copoly to copoly hybrid. How about Volkl Cyclone (17 or even 16) in the mains, then Volkl Cyclone Tour (17) in the crosses...one, the string bed will soften up and long as you are smart about you tension. You should not lose much at all in the performance department and you may even pick up some. But keep the changes logical, creative and in steps of / changes of one! Record your results.
From my experience, if I had a sync gut or multi into the string bed with a copoly, I prefer the copoly to be a round string. Because the copoly is the domain string, the round will create less havoc on the others (sync/multi).
If you go with a sync, I find you have to crank the tension up a bit to miniumize string movement, power..pulling it the some control...yet still keeps the string bed soft. For syncs, if you go that route. I recommend a good mono filament sync.
make it fun.....I know you will nail it...

Thanks I'll try!

 

[EYtennis]

I would definitely go with a round shape poly. Edgy polys will cut right through the multi or synth gut.
Does anyone else have the same experience that a higher synth gut cross tension will prevent movement of the poly main? I have that problem as well about 3 wks into playing

 

[SlowTiger]

I would definitely go with a round shape poly. Edgy polys will cut right through the multi or synth gut.
Does anyone else have the same experience that a higher synth gut cross tension will prevent movement of the poly main? I have that problem as well about 3 wks into playing

At three weeks the poly is mostly dead anyway

 

[Pumpkin]

You shouldn't go more than maximum 5lbs differential. This is to prevent uneven pressure on the frame, which could cause damage over time.

Remember, you can string lower with the multifilament (closer to 46) because the poly will somewhat negate the power of the multifilament.